Expert Conversations
Spray Foam is Economical AND Sustainable
By Yvette Cruz. Building owners are opting for solutions that save energy and extend their roof life, and spray foam is the solution. In Season Five, Episode Six of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses with Will Lorenz, the newly appointed president of General Coatings and Everroof and ...
Why the Metal Roofing Alliance is so Important
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to “the leading lady of metal,” Renee Ramey, talk MRA on a new episode of MetalCast. The Metal Roofing Alliance has always had one mission in mind, and that’s to educate homeowners about metal roofing and to promote metal roofing. On a new episode of MetalCast, ...
The Hippest Trends in Exterior Home Improvement
By Cayden Wemple. Check out what’s driving homeowners to keep up with the latest trends in a new episode of Roofing Road Trips. The age of the internet is an era where a wealth of information can be gained on anything at any time and home improvement is certainly no ...
The Importance of Technical Service
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to why being knowledgeable in your craft is as important now as it ever has been on a new episode of Roofing Road Trips. As a contractor, there’s nothing worse than being called back on a job because of an installation done wrong or ...
Generation Z, the Driving Force in Future Industries
By Yvette Cruz. Welcoming younger generations to the roofing industry and connecting with their communities for more opportunities and growth. In this Coffee Conversation, sponsored by Beacon, Megan Ellsworth sits with an entire panel of guests who are under twenty-six years of age! Featuring Gen Z, we welcomed ...
Well-established Trade Association Grows Stronger Every Year
By Alec Doniger. One of the most impressive subcontractor trade associations in the nation establishes more initiatives to grow their industry. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) was established in 1969, and they have seen amazing growth throughout their existence. In 2023, the well-respected subcontractor trade association has continued to ...
A Roof Inspector’s Perspective
By Alec Doniger. Jessie Rudd shares his experiences working at Tremco's Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI). Jessie Rudd is a roof inspector, and he loves his job. He gets to travel around the U.S., seeing many different sights and cultures. This is his favorite aspect of the job. Before working at ...
Kent Gardner - SRS Does it Again – IRE 2023
By Yvette Cruz. What to expect at IRE 2023. In Season 5, Episode 9 of Roofing Road Trip, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses with SRS President of Building Products Kent Gardner, about the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE) and the incredible things they have planned. Kent has been with SRS ...
Lending Pro Tips for Burgeoning Roofers
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to the insightful recounting of roofing pro, Lori Swanson’s, experience in the roofing industry on a new episode of Stories from the Roof. Getting a roofing business off the ground is a tall order. There’s most likely already established competition in your area and maintaining a ...
Opportunity Lies Ahead for the Next Generation of Roofers
By Alec Doniger. Discussing the possibilities available to the next generation of roofing professionals, Sherri Miles shares her passion for the future of this trade. It’s no secret that the roofing industry needs younger workers more than ever. Many roofing professionals today have spent their whole careers in this industry ...
